wow...what an expierence

[ceige 1]

So I just got my sleeve two days ago. I was home the next day. Today was my first full day home and besides gas pain I feel great. I worked hard for 6 months to prepare and its paying off.

So my question is in the first few days how much can you drink? I have been drinking the same shake for two meals now. Things are tight and can only get so much in. I don't want to push it and risk damaging my sleeve but am I getting enough for the first day home? Water seems to be ok since u sip all day. Got about 30 oz of Water in so far today.

[Wynnie 186]

Drink as much of the Protein Shake as you can without getting uncomfortable. Take time in between each sip and do not drink 1/2 hour before Protein shake and 1/2 hour afterwards. Sounds like you are doing great with your Fluid intake as well.

[joatsaint 2,814]

During that 1st week post-op, I don't remember how much I was getting in, but it wasn't much. I just sipped and sipped, waited for Frankensleeve to stop complaining, and then sipped again. :-P

[mi75 1,235]

i did as well. just carried Water or Protein with me all through the day and sipped, sipped, sipped. constantly! sounds like you are right on track.

[ceige 1]

Glad u all think I going the right way. Today ( day 2 at home). I am noticing that not every sip is taken with instant protest. I was able to split a full shake between Breakfast and dinner today. Had broth with some unflavored Protein mixed in but not much as it was the first time I tied it. Sipping on g2 and h2o all day other wise. Thanks!